The nameBertille
Bertille is a French girl's name of Germanic origin meaning "bright". It has been coming back into fashion since the 2000s.
- Girl's name
- Germanic
Meaning
Bertille comes from the Germanic berht, "bright, illustrious".
Origin
Germanic. Saint Bertilla was the first abbess of Chelles in the 7th century.
History
Long rare, the name has been coming back in France since the 2000s.
Popularity of the name Bertille
Bertille in France
Bertille was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 1,540 births over the decade, 26% of all recorded babies named Bertille. Its rise began around 1946, and it peaked in 2008. Half of all babies named Bertille in France were born before 2003. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 112 births a year.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Bertille mean?
Bertille comes from the Germanic berht, "bright, illustrious".
What is the origin of the name Bertille?
Germanic. Saint Bertilla was the first abbess of Chelles in the 7th century.
Is Bertille a girl's or a boy's name?
Bertille is a girl's name.